Manchin Aide Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act Cash Out
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Peter Stahley, former staffer for Senator Joe Manchin, was responsible for major provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and played a key role in creating new tax credits, which in turn complicates the tax code and raises tax rates. Having left his position as a staffer, Stahley is now a senior vice president at Cassidy & Associates where his issue areas include the tax credits he helped create. The article suggests that this process, common in Washington, wherein Congress creates regulations and complexities in the tax code and those involved monetize it through consultation and advisory roles, is detrimental to a stronger economy and simpler tax code.
Understanding the Complexity of the Tax Code with Peter Stahley
The intricacies of the tax code may seem baffling, yet people like Peter Stahley are instrumental in its creation. Stahley, a former Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) staffer, had a crucial role in shaping major sections of the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. His responsibilities included implementing mineral and supply chain initiatives such as IRA tax credits, federal oil and gas leasing and offshore wind and CCUS authorities, amongst others.
The addition of new tax credits invariably means higher taxes to balance revenues. Moreover, as the tax code grows more complicated, businesses and individuals find themselves requiring the services of lawyers, accountants, and lobbyists to comprehend and leverage these tax laws.
Now, Stahley has moved on to a fresh role as senior vice president at Cassidy & Associates, as reported by LegiStorm recently. His expertise includes the very tax credits he helped bring into existence via the Inflation Reduction Act.
Stahley’s career trajectory illustrates how Washington operates. The complex tax code and regulations are often the creation of Congress members or their staff, who subsequently benefit significantly from their intimate knowledge of these provisions. The move to a more streamlined tax system could bring about lower rates and economic growth, yet such a change is unlikely to find favor with K Street.
Find out more about the behind-the-scenes workings of Washington here.
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